Interfaith Action Purchases Building for Family Shelter, Economic Mobility Support Services, Operations

On March 31, 2025, Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul took ownership of 1010 Bandana Blvd W, previously operated as the Best Western Plus Como…
SPNN names Bonnie Schumacher new Executive Director

The St. Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) announced the appointment of Bonnie Schumacher as its new Executive Director, effective April 1, 2025. Bonnie has served as…
When Good Intentions Lead To Bad Outcomes: Housing Development In St. Paul.

By Steven Quam, MD An important aspect of being a family medicine doctor is considering the whole person. Our patients, people that often live in…
Zoning Committee Moves Garbage Depot Forward in 5-0 vote

Despite overwhelming opposition from members of the community, the St. Paul Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for the proposed…
City Council Approves Federation’s Appeal of Garbage Depot Site

For the immediate future, the City of St. Paul’s new garbage hauler, FCC Environmental, is without a long-term home after the St. Paul City Council…
City of St. Paul Unveils Vision for West 7th Transit

Stakeholders encouraged to participate in a series of April open houses on the proposed project. When planning for the Riverview Corridor, a proposed transit route…
My Priorities for 2025

Council Perspectives, St. Paul City Council, Ward 3 Hello Neighbors, As our City welcomes Spring we’re welcoming some changes in our neighborhood. For those seeking…
Five Businesses Along West 7th Receive Facade Improvement Grants

Roxanne Sanchez, owner of Nine Lives Thrift, located at 1165 West 7th, was in the midst of expanding her shop to the adjoining 1169 West…
West 7th Neighbors Oppose Nonconforming Use Permit for 237 Richmond

The West 7th/Fort Road Federation has asked the Planning Commission to deny to the current owners of 237 Richmond a nonconforming use permit for the…